Chapter 4 A GLIMPSE OF THE TRUTH

Alessia's feelings for Alessandro continued to grow, despite her reservations about his mysterious nature. She couldn't help but feel drawn to his charisma and confidence. One evening, as they sat in his luxurious penthouse apartment, Alessandro received a phone call. His expression turned serious, and he excused himself to take the call. Alessia watched from the couch as Alessandro's demeanor changed. His voice was low and commanding, and his words were laced with authority. "...handle it tonight," he said, his voice firm. "I don't want any more problems." Alessia's curiosity was piqued.

What kind of problems was Alessandro dealing with? And who was he talking to? As Alessandro ended the call, he turned to Alessia, his expression apologetic. "I'm sorry about that," he said. "Business can be...complicated." Alessia nodded, her mind racing with questions. "What do you do, Alessandro?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper. Alessandro's eyes locked onto hers, and for a moment, Alessia thought she saw a glimmer of something...else. Something that didn't quite fit with the polished exterior. "I take care of things," he said, his voice low and smooth. "I protect the people and things that matter to me." Alessia's heart skipped a beat. What did he mean? And what kind of things required protection? As the night drew to a close, Alessandro walked Alessia to the door. "Be careful, Alessia," he said, his eyes serious. "The world can be a dangerous place." Alessia nodded, feeling a sense of trepidation. She was falling for Alessandro, but she still didn't know the truth about him. As she left the penthouse, Alessia couldn't shake off the feeling that she was getting in over her head. Little did she know that the truth about Alessandro would change everything.